"What-- how?" But you know what-- he's had some not ideal run-ins himself. But then, he's used to being the asshole, generally. He hasn't really been trying. HE feels... kinda bad for Steven though. He's a social guy. He-- wants people around him.

... Also, man. That's just sad, buddy. Marc's expression twitches a little, but he tries to let it not go too sad at the thought. "Yeah. I know the feeling. Kept trying to talk to you and nothing. Not used to that-- sort of quiet."

Strange how quickly they got used to talking to each other like this, right? When living separate lives shouldn't be so hard for Steven, but...

"Tell you what, show me the library tomorrow. I, uh... got you some stuff from one of the shops. It's not what you read back home, but thought you might want a few books around the cabin for when you don't want to sleep."

Or just because.